Protect Mazda suspension with these heavy-duty Mazda CV boots

The suspension setting of every Mazda model with front- or four-wheel drives is designed to transmit the rotational motion from the engine to the drive shaft while enabling the wheels to turn. It has to enable the wheels to steer the car at the same time that engine power is being transferred at different angles. Compared to the rear suspension setting of the Mazda drive train, the steered wheels of the car is linked to the drive shaft through a specialized coupling called constant velocity or CV joint. Mazda CV joints are the rubber-encased billet at the end of the shaft barrel. They are held in place by a circlip and shielded from road salt and degreasing by a Mazda CV boot. Inside the rubber are ball bearings and bushings that engage the shaft barrel every time it flows torque. At the other end of the Mazda CV joint are the network of clamps and gears that lead to the drive wheels.

There are two most commonly used types of Mazda CV joints: ball-type and tripod-type CV joints. Different variations of ball-type Mazda CV joints are used on the outer side of the drive shaft, where more torques are inflicted on the chassis, while tripod-type Mazda CV joints are mostly used at the inner side of the drive shaft. They hardly require any maintenance and are supposed to last very long provided that the protective CV boot will not get damaged. Once the Mazda CV boot is torn apart, the grease comes out and the moisture and dirt come in, eventually causing the CV joint to fail due to lack of lubrication and corrosion. When a damaged boot surfaces early, simply replacing the Mazda CV boot and repacking the CV joint with fresh grease can fix the problem. If the Mazda is still ran with broken CV boots, the CV joint or the whole drive shaft stands to get broken. In worst cases, the CV joint may disjoin, ruining the drivetrain setting of the car from the suspension system to the transmission system.

Protectors of Audi's cargo flooring and ignition system

Prevent dents, dirts, ang fluids from damaging and defiling your Audi Q7's cargo flooring. Acquire an Audi Cargo Liner from us, and get discounts when you buy an Audi Distributor Cap.

Cargo areas of Audi vehicles, especially the SUV Q7, are susceptible to pesky dents and even stains. Because of this, an Audi Cargo Liner is fitted on the Q7's flooring. Audi cargo liners are made from durable polyethyelene materials that can protect the cargo floor area from bumps, scratches, and even stains. Usually, an Audi Cargo Liner has raised edges to trap spills and dirt within the cargo bed, preventing the harmful substances from going into the cargo hold. Cargo Liners also have textured surfaces to keep the cargo in place, giving it greater grip and preventing them from sliding. With an Audi Cargo Liner neatly tucked on the truck bed, the flooring is safe from damages.

Protecting Audi ignition system's distributor, meanwhile, is the Audi Distributor Cap. The distributor is a device which routes the high voltage in the correct firing order to the spark plugs. Audi distributor caps are used to cover the distributor and its internal rotor. The rotor switches a high sparking voltage to the spark plugs to enable accurate firing. The Audi Distributor Cap contains one post for each cylinder. In multi-point ignition systems, there is a central post for the coil voltage coming into the distributor. In High Energy Ignition systems where there is no central post, the ignition coil is placed on top of the distributor. On the inside of the cap there is a terminal that corresponds to each post. The plug terminals are arranged around the circumference of the cap according to the firing order with the aim of sending the secondary voltage to the proper spark plug at the exact right time. However, the Audi Distributor Cap is a prime example of a component that easily yields to heat and vibration. Carbon deposits and eroded metal terminals can cause distributor cap failure. Replacement therefore is a must.

It is good to know though, that replacing a worn out cargo liner or faulty distributor cap may not cost much for an owner. Yet, it is recommended that cargo liners and distributor caps be regularly cleaned and checked respectively to achieve the desired longevity for these parts.

Ensure that all parts are in place with multi rib belts

Volvo has always been one of the most trusted automotive names in the industry. Consistently producing cars that deliver laudable road performance, Volvo has earned the respect and esteem of a considerable number of car consumers worldwide. But performance and efficiency in function wouldn’t have been possible if not for Volvo quality parts that work well in providing that much-needed vehicle performance. If not for the quality materials and extensive effort Volvo incorporates into every stage of its production process for Volvo car parts, it's unlikely that these cars would have gained the admiration they now enjoy. Among these parts are Volvo Multi Rib Belts. Volvo Multi Rib Belts fulfill quite a significant role in the automotive system, ensuring that the alignment of other car parts is well and truly maintained. This is the solution that car engineers came up with in order to see to the slippage and alignment problems many car owners have to contend with.

Of course, as cars enjoy a rich history of continuous evolution, so do their parts. Speaking of thus, Volvo Multi Rib Belts were developed as early as 1917 by John Gates of the Gates Rubber Company. The V-shape of its belt tracks in a mating groove in the pulley or sheave guarantees that the belt will not slip off. This mechanical belt often wedges into the groove as the load increases. The belt’s basic principle is that the greater the load is, the greater the resulting wedging action as well. This operation proves to be of great importance as it enhances the torque transmission, thus making it a really effective means to deal with slippage. Because these belts keep the alignment in place, they are built with teethed structure. Volvo Multi Rib Belts may also be supplied with different fixed lengths, or as segmented sections, where the segments are connected to form the required length of the belt. For Volvo owners with vehicles that require strong engine power, installing two or more Volvo Multi Rib Belts joined side by side in an arrangement called a multi-V and ultimately running on matching multi groove sheaves is highly recommended.

Materials involved in the production of Volvo Multi Rib Belts are guaranteed to be high quality materials. This ensures that Volvo Multi Rib Belts are able to preserve the alignment for quite a long time. For this reason, a Volvo Multi Rib Belt is often made with fibers like steel, polyester or aramid like Twaron and often sports a teethed structure.